Senior Accountant
Location: US, PA, Philadelphia
Department: Accounting & Finance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Accounting/Auditing

Company profile:
Based in Philadelphia, Stroll is a next-generation direct response e-commerce company which uses proprietary analytical marketing methods to sell educational products to consumers. Stroll is a growth oriented company; the company has grown its revenue at a compounded annual growth rate of 70% since 2002, driven by its language learning line, The Pimsleur Approach, which is the #2 brand in the U.S. behind Rosetta Stone. The company is currently focused on rapidly expanding, and cultivating expansion opportunities into educational and other verticals. By 2020, Stroll aims to exceed $1 billion in revenue through organic and inorganic growth.

Job description:
Based in Philadelphia, Stroll is a next-generation direct response e-commerce company which uses proprietary analytical marketing methods to sell educational products to consumers. Stroll is a growth oriented company; the company has grown its revenue at a compounded annual growth rate of 70% since 2002, driven by its language learning line, The Pimsleur Approach, which is the #2 brand in the U.S. behind Rosetta Stone. The company is currently focused on rapidly expanding, and cultivating expansion opportunities into educational and other verticals. By 2020, Stroll aims to exceed $1 billion in revenue through organic and inorganic growth. Stroll has an immediate opening in its Center City offices for a Senior Accountant. This person will be responsible for supporting the following finance functions: monthly close, account reconciliations, internal and external financial reporting, prepare for audits, internal controls, financial system re-architecture, forecasting and financial analysis.This position is ideal for someone who has a strong fundamental knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems, is looking for career growth and the opportunity for advancement in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a high visibility position with an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the continued growth and success at Stroll.Responsibilities:Provide financial oversight for the organization and support the Financial Accounting Team with the monthly accounting close and financial reporting to the Owners, Lenders, and other Business Partners.Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAPReconcile general ledger accountsAssist in preparation of the annual budget for the organization.Compile requests for the year-end financial audit conducted by the company’s external auditorsAssist with compiling and providing documentation for quarterly debt compliance reviewProvide internal financial reporting and analysis in support of senior managementFinancial analysis and modellingAssist with the periodic forecasting and annual budgeting processPreparation of work papers and associated documents for preparation of tax returnsMaintain policies and procedures to safeguard internal controlsAutomate key aspects of the monthly close process to reduce monthly close cycle timeHelp to implement improved monthly close reporting  with applicable variance commentary and analyticsAssist with recording and understanding cash movementContinually seek out growth opportunities and areas for improvement and/or advancement

Requirements:
“Hard” QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance2 – 4 years of progressive experience in accounting or financeCPA License highly preferredPublic Accounting and/or private company experienceExperience in the review and implementation of financial controls and proceduresExperience producing financial statements and presenting results to senior managementExperience running projects from inception to oversight and execution resulting in a positive outcomeStrong quantitative analysis skills (Expert level w/ MS Excel) with high abstract reasoning abilityProficient in QuickBooks “Soft” QualificationsStrong business acumenSelf-motivated with a focus on ResultsExtremely proactive, takes initiative to solve complex problems and is not afraid to get into the detailsExcellent interpersonal and group communication skills to lead discussionsDeadline-oriented multi-tasker who is used to making fast decisions in a flexible environment without sacrificing process orientation or interaction with team membersExperience in continuous process improvement to increase efficiencies and optimize resultsCritical and strategic thinker who understands business models and has the ability to provide intelligent input on company’s business strategyIs able to manage and hit tight deadline seamlesslyDriven to be the best within their field and across the industry in which they are working

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